LochWatch, Loch Awe Stop Press
01 March 2010
·The purpose of the scheme will be to encourage positive reporting of incidents; provide the emergency services with accurate detailed information on an incident and its location and keep a visual watch on incidents until resolved. Several of the scheme volunteers have boats on the loch and, depending on the circumstances at the time, may be able to assist pending the arrival of the emergency services.
·A website has been set up for the LochWatch scheme and it includes safety messages, advice, links to fishing and boating sites and will have a private forum access to which will be restricted to LochWatch volunteers. The web address is
www.lapb.org.uk
·The purpose of the scheme will be to encourage positive reporting of incidents; provide the emergency services with accurate detailed information on an incident and its location and keep a visual watch on incidents until resolved. Several of the scheme volunteers have boats on the loch and, depending on the circumstances at the time, may be able to assist pending the arrival of the emergency services.
·A website has been set up for the LochWatch scheme and it includes safety messages, advice, links to fishing and boating sites and will have a private forum access to which will be restricted to LochWatch volunteers. The web address is
www.lapb.org.uk
"LochWatch Goes Operational"
Picture courtesy of "The Oban Times"
Many thanks
Picture courtesy of "The Oban Times"
Many thanks
25th October 2011
LOCH AWE SAFETY COMPANY
Press Release in response to publication of the Loch Awe Fatal Accident Inquiry Report
The Loch Awe Safety Company (LASC) acknowledges that, despite the tragic circumstances leading to the inquiry, and the ongoing distress to the families of the deceased, the inquiry report contains valuable findings and recommendations which will guide the future safe use of Loch Awe for all who use it.
We are pleased that the Sheriff, in his report, has acknowledged the ongoing efforts of the Loch Awe Safety Company, and its associated LochWatch Loch Awe scheme, to enhance and improve the safe use of the loch.
The LASC has made significant and measurable improvements in:
Loch Safety awareness (posters, demonstrations),
Safer use of the loch (placing of buoys to mark submerged hazards),
Being able to quickly locate loch users in distress (LochWatch scheme).
With the invaluable support of Gael Force Marine, enabling the sale of life jackets at heavily discounted prices, encouraging the wearing of life jackets thus increasing the response time available for rescue.
Looking forward, there are two main issues to be addressed by the directors of LASC.
Investing the monies raised by the families of the deceased anglers, in a manner which will have a significant positive effect on loch safety, and, align with the original aspirations of the families.
Improving in the effectiveness of rescue from the loch, including researching and selecting the best equipment and resources for that purpose.
LASC will take a leading role in discussions with the emergency services; the community safety forums; Argyll and Bute Council and volunteer rescue teams with the objective of an agreed, shared position on improving loch rescue response and effectiveness.
Contact person for enquiries:
David Price Chair LASC
01866 833455
0790 977 6445
david.struan@btinternet.com
www.lapb.org.uk
LOCH AWE SAFETY COMPANY
Press Release in response to publication of the Loch Awe Fatal Accident Inquiry Report
The Loch Awe Safety Company (LASC) acknowledges that, despite the tragic circumstances leading to the inquiry, and the ongoing distress to the families of the deceased, the inquiry report contains valuable findings and recommendations which will guide the future safe use of Loch Awe for all who use it.
We are pleased that the Sheriff, in his report, has acknowledged the ongoing efforts of the Loch Awe Safety Company, and its associated LochWatch Loch Awe scheme, to enhance and improve the safe use of the loch.
The LASC has made significant and measurable improvements in:
Loch Safety awareness (posters, demonstrations),
Safer use of the loch (placing of buoys to mark submerged hazards),
Being able to quickly locate loch users in distress (LochWatch scheme).
With the invaluable support of Gael Force Marine, enabling the sale of life jackets at heavily discounted prices, encouraging the wearing of life jackets thus increasing the response time available for rescue.
Looking forward, there are two main issues to be addressed by the directors of LASC.
Investing the monies raised by the families of the deceased anglers, in a manner which will have a significant positive effect on loch safety, and, align with the original aspirations of the families.
Improving in the effectiveness of rescue from the loch, including researching and selecting the best equipment and resources for that purpose.
LASC will take a leading role in discussions with the emergency services; the community safety forums; Argyll and Bute Council and volunteer rescue teams with the objective of an agreed, shared position on improving loch rescue response and effectiveness.
Contact person for enquiries:
David Price Chair LASC
01866 833455
0790 977 6445
david.struan@btinternet.com
www.lapb.org.uk